Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lions are synonymous with Africa. These majestic cats have lived side-by-side with humans for hundreds of thousands of years.

African lions are increasingly targeted for trade in their bones, skin, teeth and claws, according to a newly published study. Without urgent action, the authors warn, poaching may pose an existential ...

New DNA technology led to the conviction of lion poachers. Poachers targeted a collared lion, who provided a blood sample when he was collared. Lions continue to be poached for traditional medicinal ...

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There are an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 African lions left in the wild. Poaching of African lions increased after it became more difficult to get tiger parts in Southeast Asia. Lions are synonymous ...

As any true crime fan knows, DNA has been groundbreaking in solving criminal cases, both current and cold, for police departments around the nation. Recently, in a first-of-its-kind case, DNA has been ...